quiz 2

Question 1

What were the main forces for change in the early 20th century regarding alcohol consumption in America?

Answer 1

Protestant fundamentals, Industrialists, Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Anti-Saloon League

Question 2

What was the impact of drinking on productivity during the late 1800s?

Answer 2

Drinking on the job resulted in many deaths and decreased productivity

Question 3

What were happy hours?

Answer 3

Times when alcohol and food were cheaper after work at bars to encourage drinking

Question 4

Define ‘Blue Mondays’.

Answer 4

Feeling of reluctance to work on Mondays after a weekend of binge drinking

Question 5

What was the goal of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union?

Answer 5

To abolish alcohol and protect women and families from its effects

Question 6

Who was Cary Nation?

Answer 6

A temperance activist known for her violent protests against illegal drinking establishments

Question 7

What is ‘hatchetation’?

Answer 7

Cary Nation’s method of protesting by destroying bars with a hatchet

Question 8

What was the Anti-Saloon League?

Answer 8

An organization founded in 1893 to promote prohibition and support politicians who favored it

Question 9

Who was Wayne Wheeler?

Answer 9

A brilliant political organizer for the Anti-Saloon League

Question 10

What was the impact of WWI on the prohibition movement?

Answer 10

Anti-German sentiment fueled the push against beer, seen as unpatriotic

Question 11

Who was Billy Sunday?

Answer 11

A former baseball player turned evangelist known for his energetic preaching

Question 12

What did the prohibition amendment entail?

Answer 12

It made it illegal to buy, sell, or consume alcohol in the United States

Question 13

What was the effect of prohibition on crime rates?

Answer 13

Increased organized crime and gang violence

Question 14

What nickname did Al Capone earn, and how did he get it?

Answer 14

Scarface; he got facial scars from a fight at the Harvard Inn

Question 15

Who was Johnny Torrio?

Answer 15

Capone’s mentor in Chicago, involved in illegal gambling and alcohol

Question 16

What was the Valentine’s Day Massacre?

Answer 16

A gang shooting in 1929 where several of Bugs Moran’s men were killed

Question 17

What was the significance of the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack?

Answer 17

It suffered the greatest casualties, with over 1000 soldiers dying

Question 18

What were the Japanese goals during their military expansion in Asia?

Answer 18

To acquire resources and establish dominance in the region

Question 19

What triggered the US oil embargo against Japan?

Answer 19

Japan’s invasion of China and Indochina

Question 20

Who was Admiral Yamamoto?

Answer 20

The Japanese naval commander who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor

Question 21

What was a major failure in US detection during the Pearl Harbor attack?

Answer 21

Commander Kermit Tyler misidentified incoming Japanese planes as American

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on _______.

Answer 22

December 7, 1941

Question 23

What was the casualty count for the US during the Pearl Harbor attack?

Answer 23

2,403 US dead, with most being military personnel

Question 24

What critical targets were missed during the Pearl Harbor attack?

Answer 24

Fuel depots and shipyards

Question 25

What did Capone do to become the most powerful man in Chicago?

Answer 25

Expanded illegal activities including prostitution, gambling, and speakeasies

Question 26

Fill in the blank: Capone's organization made $_______ per year at its peak.

Answer 26

$100 million

Question 27

What was the outcome of Capone's tax evasion trial?

Answer 27

He was sentenced to 11 years in prison

Question 28

What health issue did Capone suffer from while in prison?

Answer 28

Syphilis

Question 29

What happened to the ship during the attack?

Answer 29

The ship was blown into the air and then split in half ## Footnote Over 1000 soldiers died on the ship.

Question 30

What was the casualty count for the Pearl Harbor attack?

Answer 30

2,403 US dead and 64 Japanese dead ## Footnote Most casualties were military personnel, but some were civilians.

Question 31

What was a significant strategic error made by the Japanese during the Pearl Harbor attack?

Answer 31

They missed crucial targets like: * Fuel depots * Shipyards * Submarine bases ## Footnote These missed targets allowed for easier repairs and recovery for the US.

Question 32

What did the Japanese manage to destroy during the Pearl Harbor attack?

Answer 32

180 planes were destroyed ## Footnote The planes were all staked nicely, which allowed Japanese pilots to destroy them easily.

Question 33

What was the impact of the Pearl Harbor attack on American sentiment?

Answer 33

It made Americans incredibly angry and led to a declaration of war against Japan ## Footnote The attack was intended to be devastating enough to prevent American retaliation but failed in that respect.

Question 34

What was the Bataan Death March?

Answer 34

A forced march of American and Filipino troops over 100 miles under grim conditions, resulting in 11,000 deaths ## Footnote Troops were executed by Japanese forces if they could no longer continue.

Question 35

Who led the Doolittle Raid?

Answer 35

James Doolittle ## Footnote He was a test and stunt pilot and the brainchild of the operation.

Question 36

What was the goal of the Doolittle Raid?

Answer 36

To bomb Tokyo and then seek refuge in China ## Footnote The operation involved using modified Mitchell bombers launched from an aircraft carrier.

Question 37

What was a significant outcome of the Midway battle?

Answer 37

Japan lost 4 carriers and 2,500 personnel ## Footnote The US was prepared for the attack due to broken Japanese communication codes.

Question 38

What strategy did the US use to counter the Japanese attack at Midway?

Answer 38

They knew when and how the Japanese would attack and were ready to intercept ## Footnote American pilots attacked the Japanese carriers before they could launch their bombs.

Question 39

What was the duration of the Guadalcanal campaign?

Answer 39

August 1942 to February 1943 ## Footnote This campaign was part of the island-hopping strategy.

Question 40

What was the significance of the USS Hornet in the Doolittle Raid?

Answer 40

It was the aircraft carrier from which the bombers took off ## Footnote The mission was executed under challenging conditions due to strong waves.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: The Japanese showed no ______ with their POWs.

Answer 41

[restraint]

Question 42

True or False: The Japanese managed to destroy all American submarines during the Pearl Harbor attack.

Answer 42

False ## Footnote No submarines or bases were destroyed.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: The American pilots found that the planes that carried out the first attack were back and being fitted with more ______.

Answer 43

[bombs]

Question 44

What were the names of two works related to the Guadalcanal campaign mentioned?

Answer 44

The Thin Red Line and Unbroken ## Footnote These works detail aspects of the campaign and its significance.